ORLANDO, Fla. — A harrowing investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office culminated in the arrest of a 28-year-old man following the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl on Independence Day. Sheriff John Mina described the crime against Rose Thalie Dieujuste as senseless and brutal. She was discovered critically injured in a utility closet in … Read more
Philadelphia, PA — Despite warnings from friends about the potential danger, 19-year-old Maurice White Quann moved his Fourth of July party to Kingsessing, a neighborhood known for its long-standing gang feuds. Quann, who was popular for organizing large gatherings across the city, initially planned the event for North Philadelphia but changed locations last minute to … Read more
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — A tragic incident unfolded on the morning of July 4 at Yellowstone National Park when a worker, reportedly planning a mass shooting, was fatally shot by park rangers during a skirmish that also led to a ranger being wounded. The individual, identified as Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, 28, from Milton, … Read more
Following a trend of decreasing gun violence during the Independence Day celebrations in the U- the Fourth of July week this year documented a significant reduction in shootings compared to previous years. Despite the general decline, the period still marks a peak in violent incidents relative to other weeks. According to data compiled by the … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas — A tragic incident unfolded on Independence Day as three individuals, including two children, were killed in a shooting at a local car wash, leading to the arrest of 27-year-old Kanard Murphy on multiple counts of capital murder. The violence erupted at a gathering meant for friends and family. Murphy reportedly attended … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas — Tragedy struck during a Fourth of July celebration at a local car wash parking lot in Fort Worth, resulting in a deadly shooting that left three people dead, including two young children. Twyla Winn mourns the loss of her older brother, 43-year-old Terrell Winn, who was unexpectedly caught in gunfire intended … Read more
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Two men lost their lives and several others were injured at neighborhood gatherings in north St. Louis County during Fourth of July celebrations, marred by gunfire among the crowds assembled for fireworks displays. The tragic incidents took place in Spanish Lake and Glasgow Village, sparking widespread concern and a police … Read more
Cleveland, Ohio — In a somber incident on the Fourth of July, a 10-year-old girl lost her life to gun violence in Cleveland, prompting a rigorous manhunt for the suspect involved. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the young victim as Gracie Griffin. The tragic event unfolded in the city’s west side where police … Read more
New York, NY — Tragedy struck on the evening of July 4 when a pickup truck, driven by a man suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, careened into Corlears Hook Park on the Lower East Side, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuries to several others. The incident occurred … Read more
Philadelphia, PA – A late-night celebration turned tragic on the Fourth of July when a mass shooting in Southwest Philadelphia left one person dead and eight others injured. The incident occurred near the intersection of 60th Street and Kingsessing Ave around 11:40 p.m., during what appears to have been a neighborhood barbecue. Authorities reported that … Read more